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protect.Ankle foot
orthosis
Intended purpose
The protect.Ankle foot orthosis is a spring-loaded peroneal brace for
correction and/or load relief on the foot position.
Indications
All indications which require the load relief for the foot/ for the foot to be
corrected within a specific functional area during walking, primarily
following flaccid paralysis of the dorsiflexion muscles, such as:
• Following peroneal nerve paralysis
• Following damage to lumbar nerve root(s)
• Following a stroke
Contraindications
None known at present.
Risks / Side Effects
If the aids are too tight, this can cause local pressure sores or constriction
of blood vessels or nerves. Therefore you should consult the doctor
treating you before you use it if the following circumstances apply to you:
• Condition or injury of the skin in the area of application, particularly
with infectious indications (excessive heat, swelling or reddening)
• Paraesthesia and circulatory disorders (e.g. as seen in diabetes, varicose
veins)
• Lymph drainage disorders – equally, swelling of soft tissue adjacent to
the area of application which is not related to a condition
When wearing snug-fitting aids, this can result in localised skin
inflammation or irritation that is due to mechanical irritation of the skin
(particularly in conjunction with sweating) or due to the composition of
the material.
Intended patient groups
Healthcare professionals should provide care to the adults and children,
applying the available information on the measurements/sizes and
necessary functions/indications and in line with the information provided
by the manufacturer, and acting under their own responsibility.
Note on wearing
Wear the orthosis over socks and with shoes.
Adjusting the splint
• Choose the correct size.
• Press the heel firmly against the heel part.
• Tighten the belt firmly.
• Cut the foot part to size if necessary.